LOVELY LEMON BAR COOKIES

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While on vacation this summer I enjoyed the book "Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder" by Joanne Fluke. Not only was the plot a fun read but the author interspersed some good recipes throughout the book. This is one of the recipes. I want to forward the book to my Zaar Used Media Swap partner today and I am posting the recipe here so I can try it later. The author did not indicate the serving size, prep time, etc. so I am guessing. I will update after I make the recipe. Prep time does not include cooling time.

Provided by QueenBee49444

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 cup butter, cold
1/2 cup powdered sugar
4 eggs, beaten (just whip them with a fork)
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees, rack in middle position.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Cut each stick of butter into eight pieces.
  • Zoop it up with the flour and powdered sugar in a food processor until it looks like coarse cornmeal (just like the first step in making a piecrust).
  • Spread it out in a greased 9 x 13 pan and pat it down with your hands.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  • Remove from oven - but don't turn the oven off!
  • Mix eggs with white sugar.
  • Add lemon juice & zest if you want to use it.
  • Add salt and baking powder and mix.
  • Add flour and mix thoroughly. (This will be runny - it's supposed to be.).
  • Pour this mixture on top of the pan you just baked.
  • Stick it back into the oven.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for another 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle on additional powdered sugar.
  • Let cool thoroughly and cut into brownie-sized bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.7, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 102.7, Sodium 286.9, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 38.5, Protein 4.7

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